Moscow celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23. More than two thousand flags, posters and flags are displayed in the city.

The main points of interest are the VDNKh and the State Duma of Russia. The day is dedicated to the memory of those who died fighting for the fatherland in World War II. For more information on the day, visit the official website of the city of Moscow, or go to: http://www.mrt.gov.ru/defender-of-the-fatherland-day.